1. Scripture Reading ~ Pastor Solomon Liu John 21:3 – 15

2. John 21:3-15 (NIV) 3 "I'm going out to fish," Simon Peter told them, and they said, "We'll go with you." So they went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. 4 Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus.

3. John 21:3-15 (NIV) 5 He called out to them, "Friends, haven't you any fish?" “No,” they answered. “No,” they answered. 6 He said, “Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.” When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish.

4. John 21:3-15 (NIV) 7 Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, "It is the Lord!" As soon as Simon Peter heard him say, "It is the Lord," he wrapped his outer garment around him (for he had taken it off) and jumped into the water.

5. John 21:3-15 (NIV) 8 The other disciples followed in the boat, towing the net full of fish, for they were not far from shore, about a hundred yards. 9 When they landed, they saw a fire of burning coals there with fish on it, and some bread.

6. John 21:3-15 (NIV) 10 Jesus said to them, "Bring some of the fish you have just caught." 11 Simon Peter climbed aboard and dragged the net ashore. It was full of large fish, 153, but even with so many the net was not torn.

7. John 21:3-15 (NIV) 12 Jesus said to them, "Come and have breakfast." None of the disciples dared ask him, "Who are you?" They knew it was the Lord. 13 Jesus came, took the bread and gave it to them, and did the same with the fish.

8. John 21:3-15 (NIV) 14 This was now the third time Jesus appeared to his disciples after he was raised from the dead.

9. John 21:3-15 (NIV) Jesus Reinstates Peter 15 When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?" "Yes, Lord," he said, "you know that I love you." "Yes, Lord," he said, "you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Feed my lambs." Jesus said, "Feed my lambs."

10. “The God of Second Chances” ~ Pastor Solomon Liu ECC - Seattle English Service June 5, 2005

11. “The God of 2 nd Chances” 1.Let _____ drive you to God.

12. “The God of 2 nd Chances” 1.Let failure drive you to God.

13. “The God of 2 nd Chances” “Friends, haven’t you any fish?” ~ John 21:5

14. “The God of 2 nd Chances” 1.Let failure drive you to God. 2.Let service be the fruit of __________ with God.

15. “The God of 2 nd Chances” 1.Let failure drive you to God. 2.Let service be the fruit of relationship with God.

16. “The God of 2 nd Chances” “I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him and he with me.” ~ Revelation 3:20

17. “The God of 2 nd Chances” “Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him. He appointed twelve – designating them apostles – that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach. ~ Mark 3:13-14

18. “The God of 2 nd Chances” “Look! All these years I’ve been slaving for you and never disobeyed your orders. Ye you never gave me… My son, the father said, you are always with me, and everything I have is yours.” ~ Luke 15:29 & 31

19. “The God of 2 nd Chances” 1.Let failure drive you to God. 2.Let service be the fruit of relationship with God. 3.Let God use you in spite of __________.

20. “The God of 2 nd Chances” 1.Let failure drive you to God. 2.Let service be the fruit of relationship with God. 3.Let God use you in spite of weaknesses.

21. “The God of 2 nd Chances” “Bring some of the fish you have just caught.” ~ John 21:10

22. “The God of 2 nd Chances” “But Lord, how can I save Israel? My clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my family.” The Lord answered, I will be with you.” ~ Judges 6:15-16

23. EKC Sunday Room Assignment Nursery 0 – 30 mths Pre-K 2.5 – 3 yrs Pre-E 4 yrs Primary 1 st -3 rd grades and 9:30 worship for 1 st -5 th grades Intermediate 4 th -5th grades Youth Worship Adult Worship Library Gym Basketball Ct Garden Courtyard Pre-E 5 yrs SUMMER

24. No Children’s Sunday School 7/17--camping 8/14—retreat Welcome volunteers for childcare!